Yes, usually I think the need for permits is over the top, but this place absolutely needs it to keep traffic down.

After the lottery is settled, keep an eye on Recreation.gov for the dates you'd like to go. There is a set amount that they release every Monday morning I believe. That's how I was able to land a Colchuck Permit. I have seen a Core Permit available that way as well, but I couldn't go that day.

Which direction are you looking? (I won't know anyway, but I'm curious!)

is this the shuttle

https://airportparkingreservations.com/shuttles/seattle_airport_sea/l_silverdale

I like that alternative, but hate the idea of day hikes. If I'm going out into the wilderness I gotta experience the night and finding peace(sleep) for atleast a couple days. Definitely have to find my way out there at some point though, that whole region is just brimming with potential backpacking trips. Thanks for the advice! I'll shoot for late September.

Shame you need a permit to camp there, but if it was a free-for-all it would get absolutely trampled to death.

Shuttle is not crazy far about 5 miles. Have luggage and a cat. Doubt I’ll find Ubers at 2am.

Kitsap Airporter

[removed]

[removed]

Mountainy McMountainface

You are required to be paid for a 15-minute break for each 4 hours worked. Your employer may require you to remain on the premises during this break.

You are required to be offered a 30-minute un-paid meal break for every 5 hours worked in a shift. Your employer may not require you to remain on the premises during this break.

These rules tend to get wishy-washy if you are not a traditional hourly employee. If you are salaried or piece rate, they can be applied to your work/pay in different ways.

But no, there are no pay rates for meals.

Yes! Great shot! What camera are you using? Are you a professional?

I've only ever gotten lucky with the Colchuck Lake permit, never was able to secure the Core Permit. On this particular day when I took this photo, I did the entire thing as a day hike. Logged about 25 miles that day is including all of the side trips I did, including the one up to Gnome Tarn for this photo.

I'd guess you'd have the best chances of attempting to get permits in late September. It starts cooling off by then, but everyone will be trying to land the first week of October to try to see the Larches change, so I could see that being the least visited time during the permit season.

If you try to secure a Colchuck permit, it's not that bad of a situation. Obviously you'd rather be up in the Core zone, but Colchuck Lake is beautiful, and you can dayhike up Asgaard Pass with a light pack instead of a full backpacking kit. Unfortunately this means you have to descend Asgaard the same day, which is an absolute killer on the knees, but it's still an incredible trip with Colchuck as a base camp.

The employer should get it in writing, but you might be effectively waiving your meal break by not requesting or taking it. Some employers pay 30 minutes more for a missed meal break but the law doesn’t strictly require any penalty.

More at https://www.lni.wa.gov/workers-rights/workplace-policies/rest-breaks-meal-periods-and-schedules.

Does anyone have any tips for securing a backpacking permit for the Enchantments?? Like when to select the dates for the lottery or how many people to maximize the chance of getting one.

[removed]

https://www.lni.wa.gov/

no clue but you might wanna reach out to Labor & Industries, they might have more info on how to proceed

[removed]

[removed]

Wow! I hope to go here one day ♥

Thanks!

[removed]

[removed]

[removed]